Review Questions for Human Embryology (Parthenon Reviews) by T.R. Gest, J.M. Anderson

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This is a study aid on human embryology for the National Medical Board Exams. It contains 482 questions in standard multiple-choice format in the left column with descriptive answers in the right column. The questions have been taken from exams used at a number of medical schools but are designed to be generally applicable for all state boards. The questions and answers are presented in 14 sections covering general principles, gametogenesis, ovulation to implantation, second and third weeks, placenta and fetal membranes, congenital malformations, muscles and skeleton and skin, body cavities and membranes, craniofacial region, cardiovascular system, respiratory and digestive system, urogenital system, and nervous system and eye and ear.

Larry R. Cochard

This is the first edition of a book containing 482 multiple choice questions on human embryology. It is mostly a printing of the embryology component of Review Questions for Human Anatomy and Embryology. These two books plus a third question book on human histology comprise the Parthenon Review Questions Series. The book is intended to help anatomy students review embryology, to determine their grasp of the subject, and to identify gaps that may exist by presenting ...the types of questions often asked about a particular subject in both national board exams and exams in typical medical gross anatomy courses. The book is clearly aimed at medical students. The authors even indicate that many of the questions were compiled from anatomy exams from a number of medical schools in the country. The questions are exclusively multiple choice of either the single-choice (type A) or multiple answer (type K) variety and are organized according to 14 embryological topics. The questions are on the left of each page with their answers, and a brief explanation is on the right for quick feedback. There are no labeled figures, no problem-solving questions, and few clinical scenarios. Basic embryological structure is emphasized, with some coverage of mechanisms and the timing of events. Most questions and answers are well-designed, and the level of detail will challenge most anatomy students. The questions are not fancy, but the core material in embryology is addressed, and students should find the book helpful in their studies, particularly the handy explanations of the answers. At $17.95 for a spartan 94 pages, though, most students will probably opt for the larger book thatalso contains gross anatomy questions.

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Reviewer:Larry R. Cochard, PhD (Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine)
Description:This is the first edition of a book containing 482 multiple choice questions on human embryology. It is mostly a printing of the embryology component of Review Questions for Human Anatomy and Embryology. These two books plus a third question book on human histology comprise the Parthenon Review Questions Series.
Purpose:The book is intended to help anatomy students review embryology, to determine their grasp of the subject, and to identify gaps that may exist by presenting ""...the types of questions often asked about a particular subject"" in both national board exams and exams in typical medical gross anatomy courses.
Audience:The book is clearly aimed at medical students. The authors even indicate that many of the questions were compiled from anatomy exams from a number of medical schools in the country.
Features:The questions are exclusively multiple choice of either the single-choice (type A) or multiple answer (type K) variety and are organized according to 14 embryological topics. The questions are on the left of each page with their answers, and a brief explanation is on the right for quick feedback. There are no labeled figures, no problem-solving questions, and few clinical scenarios. Basic embryological structure is emphasized, with some coverage of mechanisms and the timing of events. Most questions and answers are well-designed, and the level of detail will challenge most anatomy students.
Assessment:The questions are not fancy, but the core material in embryologyis addressed, and students should find the book helpful in their studies, particularly the handy explanations of the answers. At $17.95 for a spartan 94 pages, though, most students will probably opt for the larger book that also contains gross anatomy questions.

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3 Stars from Doody

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